A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8969918 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 96563985 epoch_slot_no: 55185 block_no: 8969741 slot_leader_id: 5756706 size: 80997 time: 2023-06-30 13:04:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2af39986c75440791b7c3050f9e63c2d36a9c328ccc0c2ebf51fd643b9f758e4Block Operator
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